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D544 WVO

1987 Yamaha FZX750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,863 mi
Last recorded25,863 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZX75029,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD544 WVO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 25,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

passing lamp not working

steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering

Fail 3 Jul 2020 25,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Passing Lamp Inop

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 25,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,829 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 25,822 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

tyre pressures need checking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,703 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 25,703 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 9 May 2012 24,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,439 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 22,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 20,616 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,063 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,494 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,122 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZX750?

Based on 2,159 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Horn not working 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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D544 WVO is a 1987 Yamaha FZX750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 29,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZX750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D544 WVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D544 WVO is a 1987 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 20 May 1987.

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